US copyright enforcement agency RightsCorp is expanding its activity into Europe and the UK, with its CEO saying that the news has been getting a “great reception” from everyone he has spoken to in Britain.
World Intellectual Property Day
To mark World Intellectual Property (IP) Day on April 26, the City of London Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) has released figures showing its success since its launch last year.
Protection Needed For Intellectual Property Legacy
With more possessing valuable property in a digital format, the Law Society has warned that too much intellectual property (IP) is in danger of being lost when its creators die, so is recommending that people leave a “digital legacy”.
Infringing Website List Created
The City of London Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) has launched its Infringing Website List (IWL), an online portal providing the digital advertising sector with an up-to-date list of copyright infringing sites.
IP Enforcement Will Get Tougher In The UK
The UK government will continue to take a hard line on intellectual property (IP) theft, as IP rights are needed to support technological innovation as the cornerstone of the economic recovery.